Dear Parents, I hope everyone enjoyed a lovely Winter Break spent with family and friends and it has been great connecting with staff and students to hear about the amazing adventures taken over the last two weeks. I am writing this week about a subject that isn’t very exciting, in fact it will result in […]
Chair’s Message
The next APA meeting will be held on January 25th from 7pm to 9pm in the Allenby Library. Our principal, Tracey O’Toole will be speaking about the new and exciting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) initiatives that are happening in our school. And, in keeping with our STEM theme, the childcare program running during […]
Spirit Wear Update
The Spirit Wear store is now closed for the year. Thanks to all who have shown their spirit and ordered from our line up of great apparel. We expect to have all orders delivered to students by the end of February and we can’t wait to have the whole school strutting it’s spirit!
Grade 6 Graduation – Calling all Volunteers
Although it’s only January, the end of the year will sneak up very quickly on us. As you all know, Grade 6 Grad is a momentous event at Allenby – one that most students look forward to. We’d like to start forming committees, dividing up planning responsibilities and communicating about the day. If you are […]
What’s in Your Lunch Box?
Thank you to Shez Daya who submitted lunch box ideas for this week. Some great thoughts on ways to make lunch fun and practical as we start the New Year! Mom, Shez, admits that nothing works better than sending a nutritious lunch coupled with a treat to ensure the vitamin-rich food is consumed! Shez sends […]
Newsletter Coordinators Needed
The Communications Team is looking for two Newsletter Coordinators who will share the duty with each other every other week for school year 2017-2018. The coordinator will be responsible for collecting and editing all submissions, putting them together in the Mailchimp (our email marketing provider) template and sending draft and final version. If you are […]
Lost & Found Reminder
Please ensure to check the Lost & Found (FDK & main locations) for any missing items, as we will be doing our winter clear out at end of day Friday January 13, 2017.
Lip Sync Coming Soon
Stay tuned for more information on try-outs at the end of January. In the meantime, start getting your groups and songs organized. Groups should include three or more students, songs should have lyrics appropriate for school, and dance moves must also be appropriate for the audience. Have fun!
Principal’s Message
Dear Parents, It has been a busy time at Allenby with Island School trips, class celebrations, field trips and great learning. We will end the 2016 school year this Friday with Pajama Day and Pizza Lunch. We will be having a sing-a-long at 2 pm (afternoon recess will be held earlier in the afternoon) with […]
Chair’s message
Happy Holidays from the APA. Enjoy the break and see you in 2017! Lisa Parker